SANTA CRUZ, Laguna – Police are investigating an alleged online sex for sale operation in Laguna which was revealed in a recent online post by the Laguna Youth Patrollers. Gov. Sol Aragones warned operators that they will be accountable under the law. "We won 't let up on you," the governor...
Social media is once again abuzz over the alleged circulation of a private video online. This time, attention is focused on actor-turned-politician Manuel Chua. The video is said to involve him and the same woman previously linked to the Big Four, namely Arron Villaflor, Gil Cuerva, Ron Angeles,...
Actor Ron Angeles is blowing the whistle on a disturbing underground ring that has allegedly victimized over 50 men through the sale of stolen private videos. In an interview with Ogie Diaz, Ron encouraged victims to come forward, insisting that a syndicate is behind the illegal trade. "There are...
Just days before Valentine’s Day, the Department of Health (DOH) issued a Valentine’s Day reminder urging the public to practice safe sex and use protection to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). In a Facebook post titled “DOH...
BAGUIO CITY – A couple was arrested for having sex inside the Children’s Park at Burnham Park here. The Tourist Police Unit of the Baguio City Police Office said the suspects were a 23-year-old male student from Urdaneta City, Pangasinan, and a 22-year-old unemployed woman from San Fernando...
Senator Robinhood "Robin" Padilla has filed a bill seeking to institutionalize the civil partnership of same sex couples. Once enacted, the unnumbered bill shall be known as the Civil Partnership Act. Under its Declaration of Policy, it says that the State shall recognize the need to protect its...
For the local celebration of the third season of “And Just Like That…,” luxury retailer Univers and streaming platform Max joined forces to mark the return of Carrie Bradshaw to Filipino screens. “And Just Like That…” is the sequel series to the beloved TV show “Sex and the City.”...
The first-ever same-sex marriage in Isabela was held on Sunday, June 8. LGBTQ couple Mart Andres and Engs Bravo from Barangay Nagbukel, San Isidro, Isabela were married in a resort in Barangay Santo Tomas, Alicia. Andres said in a Facebook post: “We are beyond thrilled to have you join us on our...
The rise in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) cases among young Filipinos is driven by high-risk sexual behavior, including unprotected sex, online pornography, and dating apps, Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said Thursday, June 5. As of the first quarter of 2025, the health...
At least 137 foreign registered sex offenders (RSOs) were barred from entering the Philippines in 2024, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Saturday, Feb. 8. "The Philippines will not be a safe haven for sex offenders," said BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado. "Our immigration laws...
The Senate Committee on Basic Education will hold an inquiry into the status of the country’s sex education amid concerns on the controversial provisions of the proposed Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Act or Senate Bill No. 1979. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate basic...
Senate minority leader Senator Risa Hontiveros said she is willing to accept refinements to Senate Bill No. 1979 or the proposed Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Act but insists that there are no provisions in the bill that runs counter to the country’s sex education policies. Hontiveros...
